A Few of My Favorite Christmas Things

While you read this blog,  click on the video link to hear an instrumental version of My Favorite Things (although, my favorite version of this song is by Diana Ross and The Supremes)

A few of my favorite Christmas things

Celebrating the birth of Christ!

A surprised look on the faces of my sons opening gifts on Christmas morning

Getting hugs and kisses from my sons and husband

Getting a surprise gift from my husband every year

Taking pictures of my family opening their gifts!

Receiving Christmas Cards in the mail

Listening to Christmas music on the radio (any and all), especially Silent Night by the Temptations

Singing Christmas songs

 Eating brazil nuts, walnuts, and pecans

Christmas trees lit with colored or clear lights

A White Christmas (although I’ve never fully experienced one)

A front door decorated with a unique wreath

A decorated fireplace mantel

Taking tours of area neighborhoods to see Christmas lights and other decor twinkle on clear December nights

A decorated dining table with a Christmas tablescape

Opening gifts on Christmas Eve (the way I grew up)

Beautiful Christmas ornaments

A house full of guests on Christmas Eve
(the way I grew up)

Cooking Christmas Dinner for family

Eating mom’s grated sweet potato pudding (nothing like it in the world)

Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Clear electric candles in the windows
The hustle and bussle of Christmas shopping
The smell of cinnamon


 Any table, shelf, mantel, or counter decorated in holiday decor




The annual King Family Christmas Party

Watching Christmas movies

Staying up very late on Christmas Eve

Sandra King Interiors wishes a

Merry Christmas to all, and  a

Happy New Year!



Simple Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas

Thanksgiving Day is a family tradition we all look forward to each year.  Family gatherings are orchestrated to collectively give thanks to the Creator and feast on traditional Thanksgiving food like turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, green vegetables, yams, potato or pumpkin pies! I can't wait. To create memories of a lifetime, let's make decorating for Thanksgiving part of the tradition!

Decorating is always fun; especially when it incorporates the simple, the ordinary, and the natural things in life. Here's a few decorating tips to consider when celebrating this family day!


6 Simple Thanksgiving Day Decorating Tips


1. Fill a glass apothecary jar with colorful red, orange, and yellow leaves from trees in your yard or artificial ones will do as well.

2. For more pizazz, spread some of those leaves on the table; what a fantastic way to add color to your tablescape!

3. Fill a white (or whatever color you have) ceramic bowl with pinecones, fruit, and/or leaves. Pine cones are naturally scented, but can be purchased with a stronger pine scent if desired. This will be a great holiday addition to your fireplace mantle, dining table, side table, coffee table or in the hall entryway.

4. While cooking your Thanksgiving feast, place a few cinnamon sticks in a small pot of water and simmer on a low heat. The aroma alone says 'Thanksgiving'!

5. To add ambience, turn all your lamps on, and light a few candles on your serving table or the dining room table.

6. Last, but certainly not least, enjoy the day with family & friends, and take lots of pictures!

Happy Holidays!